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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 279.67 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 279.67 and 198.59 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 279.67 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/279.67 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 279.67 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 55,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,539.67/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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